Supporting families and ensuring children are ready to succeed when they enter school, as well as beyond.
* 16% of children in Androscoggin County live in poverty.

A Dynamic Community:
Promoting, supporting, enhancing independence and self-sufficiency
* 49% of local residents cannot read higher than a sixth grade level.

Meeting Basic Needs:
Ensuring individuals and families have food, shelter, clothing and access to services that promote physical and mental well-being.
* 60 people in our community are homeless on any given night.

Life-Long Learning:
Promoting opportunities for job training, education, collaboration and volunteerism.
* In 2004, 200 high school students in our county dropped out of school.

Advocating that individuals and families are safe and protected at all times
* Over 3,000 crimes were committed in Androscoggin County last year.

Tax Preparation

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a Federal tax benefit for people who work. If eligible, filing a 2007 tax return could result in you receiving a tax credit of up to $4,716. The credit is in addition to other tax credits you may be eligible for.

Also, workers may claim the EITC even if they do not owe income tax.

View the following links to gain more information on the Earned Income Tax Credit:

To Schedule an Appointment for
“FREE TAX PREPARATION,”
(Locations For Free Tax Prep: 
Lewiston’s Multi-Purpose Center and Auburn City Hall)
Please Call 513-3160
(Phone Line Opens January 14, 2008)